Hello! I maintained this group under a different username but I'm back!

I LOVE menstrual cups. I had many issues using tampons, which eventually culminating in getting some sort of vaginally infection during/after every cycle. I hated wearing disposable pads, so when I found out there was an option out there that didn't involve so much trash each month, I wanted to try it immediately.

Some of the favorite aspects of using the same cup month-to-month:
• Only having to worry about it twice a day
• Less waste going into landfills and into trash bins
• Fewer toxins going into my body, and gentler on the lady bits
• Ability to monitor my flow and compare cycles
• Not having to worry about leaks, especially during a thicker flow or with more physical activity
• Period became less painful, and overall seems shorter or less hassle now
• Saved TONS of money
• No pee string!
• Even if my period arrives by surprise, I can usually find SoftCups in any store that carries tampons, and use those until I get home

Here are some resources for just getting started with menstrual cups.

Video for inserting and some tips and tricks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CBh6cAKapA

Using a disposable SoftCup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ8ySsP-F90

A video on the main folds, I recommend trying a few to see what is easiest to insert, depending on your own anatomy, each type of folding technique will open differently, and you need it to open properly to create a good seal and avoid leaks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ep5hh0W-nFw